{"id":25649504,"date":"2026-06-09T15:43:34","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T10:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/?p=25649504"},"modified":"2026-06-09T17:51:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T12:21:33","slug":"ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/","title":{"rendered":"SSC CGL Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026: Topic-Wise Tier 1 &#038; Tier 2 Exam Pattern, Physical Standard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_79_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a282443333fe\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\" >SSC CGL Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Recruitment_2026_Details\" >SSC CGL Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Posts_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\" >SSC CGL Sub Inspector Posts 2026 \u2013 Quick Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_SI_2026_Important_Dates\" >SSC CGL SI 2026 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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>SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026 (Sub Inspector)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_SI_Tier-II_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Complete_Topic-Wise_Details\" >SSC CGL SI Tier-II Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Complete Topic-Wise Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Posts_2026\" >Physical Standards for SSC CGL Sub Inspector Posts 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Preparation_Strategy_2026\" >SSC CGL Sub Inspector Preparation Strategy 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/ssc-cgl-sub-inspector-syllabus\/#Subject-Wise_Marks_Allocation_Summary_for_SSC_CGL_2026_SI_Posts\" >Subject-Wise Marks Allocation Summary for SSC CGL 2026 SI Posts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The SSC CGL Sub Inspector (SI) post is one of the most sought-after positions in India&#8217;s central government \u2014 offering posting in elite agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), National Investigation Agency (NIA), and Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). Before you can land any of these posts, you need to clear the SSC CGL examination, which has a specific structure, syllabus, and physical selection process.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This guide gives you the complete SSC CGL Sub Inspector syllabus 2026 \u2014 every topic from Tier-I and Tier-II, the exact exam pattern with marks and duration, physical standards for each SI post, and a focused preparation strategy \u2014 all sourced from the official SSC CGL 2026 notification and official syllabus resource.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Syllabus_2026_PDF_Download\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Sub Inspector Syllabus 2026 PDF Download<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Get the complete SSC CGL SI Syllabus 2026 with detailed Tier 1 and Tier 2 topics, updated exam pattern, marking scheme, physical standards for CBI, NIA and NCB SI posts, selection process, and subject-wise preparation strategy based on the latest SSC notification.<\/p>\n<div class=\"alert alert-warning\">\n<p><strong><div class=\"lead-gen-block\"><a href=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SSC-CGL-Exam.pdf\" data-url=\"https:\/\/entri.app\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SSC-CGL-Exam.pdf\" class=\"lead-pdf-download\" data-id=\"25556386\"><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><button class=\"btn btn-default\">SSC CGL 2026 syllabus PDF<\/button><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/a><\/div><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Recruitment_2026_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Sub Inspector Recruitment 2026 Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The same SSC CGL exam \u2014 Tier-I and Tier-II \u2014 applies to all SI posts. The syllabus is the same regardless of whether you&#8217;re targeting CBI, NIA, NCB, or CBN SI. What differs is the pay scale, physical standards, and age limit for each post.<\/p>\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal table\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Conducting Body<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Staff Selection Commission (SSC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Exam Name<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Examination 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Start Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">22 June 2026 (23:00 hours)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Last Date for Fee Payment<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">23 June 2026 (23:00 hours)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Form Correction Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 June \u2013 1 July 2026 (23:00 hours)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-I Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August\u2013September 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-II Exam Date<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">December 2026 (Tentative)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Total Vacancies (All Posts)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Approx. 12,256<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Mode<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Online only \u2013 ssc.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Fee<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20b9100\/-<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong><a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/ssc.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/ssc.gov.in<\/a><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Posts_2026_%E2%80%93_Quick_Overview\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Sub Inspector Posts 2026 \u2013 Quick Overview<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">As per the official SSC CGL 2026 notification (F. No. HQ-C11018\/1\/2026-C-1, published 21 May 2026), the following SI posts are available:<\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Post<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Agency<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Pay Level<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Group<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Age Limit<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sub Inspector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 7 (\u20b944,900\u2013\u20b91,42,400)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sub Inspector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">National Investigation Agency (NIA)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 6 (\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sub Inspector \/ Junior Intelligence Officer<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Narcotics Control Bureau, MHA (NCB)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 6 (\u20b935,400\u2013\u20b91,12,400)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201330 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Sub Inspector<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance (CBN)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Level 4 (\u20b925,500\u2013\u20b981,100)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">C<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">18\u201327 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_SI_2026_Important_Dates\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL SI 2026 Important Dates<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Event<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Notification Released<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">21 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>22 June 2026 (23:00 hrs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Last Date for Fee Payment<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>23 June 2026 (23:00 hrs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Application Correction Window<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">29 June \u2013 1 July 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-I CBE (Tentative)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">August\u2013September 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Tier-II CBE (Tentative)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">December 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Official Website<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">ssc.gov.in<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Helpline (Toll Free)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1800 309 3063<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Selection_Process_2026\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Sub Inspector Selection Process 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">The complete selection process for SSC CGL Sub Inspector has the following stages:<\/p>\n<ol class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Tier-I<\/strong> \u2014 Computer-Based Preliminary Examination (objective type, 4 subjects, 200 marks)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong> \u2014 Computer-Based Mains Examination (Paper-I compulsory for SI posts)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Document Verification<\/strong> \u2014 Conducted by SSC after Tier-II results<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Physical Standards &amp; Medical Test<\/strong> \u2014 Conducted by the respective User Department (CBI\/NIA\/NCB) after final nomination by SSC<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"><strong>Final Merit List<\/strong> \u2014 Based on Tier-I + Tier-II combined performance, subject to physical test clearance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Critical:<\/strong> The physical standards test is conducted after SSC&#8217;s final selection. If you fail the physical test, your candidature is cancelled and you are NOT considered for any other post. Verify your physical eligibility before giving SI as your post preference.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Tier-I_Exam_Pattern_2026_Sub_Inspector\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Tier-I Exam Pattern 2026 (Sub Inspector)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Tier-I is the preliminary exam \u2014 qualifying and ranking combined. All SSC CGL candidates (for all posts including SI) appear in the same Tier-I.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Questions are Objective Type (MCQ)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Set in both English and Hindi except English Comprehension section<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Negative marking: \u20130.50 marks per wrong answer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sectional timer of 15 minutes per subject \u2014 once time is up, the section closes automatically<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PwBD candidates eligible for scribe get 80 minutes total (20 minutes per subject)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">No. of Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Maximum Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Duration<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>60 minutes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(15-min sectional timers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Comprehension<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>100<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>200<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>60 min<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_SI_Tier-I_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Topic-Wise_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL SI Tier-I Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Topic-Wise Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section A: General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This section tests logical thinking, pattern recognition, and analytical ability. It carries 25 questions for 50 marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Analogies (Semantic, Symbolic\/Number, Figural)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Similarities and Differences<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Space Visualization and Spatial Orientation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgment, Decision Making<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Visual Memory, Discrimination, Observation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Relationship Concepts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Arithmetical Reasoning<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Arithmetic Number Series and Non-Verbal Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coding and Decoding<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Statement Conclusion<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Syllogistic Reasoning<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Venn Diagrams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Drawing Inferences<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Word Building<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Numerical and Symbolic Operations<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trends<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Date &amp; City Matching, Index and Address Matching<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Classification of Centre Codes \/ Roll Numbers<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Small and Capital Letters \/ Numbers Coding, Decoding and Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Embedded Figures<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Social Intelligence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Non-Verbal Reasoning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Analogy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Semantic Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Symbolic\/Number Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Semantic Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Number Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Punched Hole \/ Pattern Folding and Unfolding<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Pattern Folding and Completion<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For SI aspirants:<\/strong> Reasoning carries 25 marks and is typically the highest scoring section in Tier-I. Focus on Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, and Venn Diagrams \u2014 these are the most frequently asked topics and carry the most weight in competitive performance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section B: General Awareness<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Tests knowledge of current events, history, geography, science, and India&#8217;s socio-economic environment. 25 questions, 50 marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Topics covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">India and its neighbouring countries \u2014 relations, borders, geography<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">History of India and the World \u2014 ancient, medieval, modern<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Geography \u2014 physical geography of India and world, rivers, mountains, climate<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Indian Polity \u2014 Constitution, fundamental rights, Parliament, judiciary, elections<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Art and Culture of India \u2014 classical arts, folk traditions, UNESCO heritage<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Current Affairs \u2014 national and international events from the past 6\u201312 months<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Science and Technology \u2014 space, defence, biotechnology, IT<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sports and Sportspersons \u2014 major tournaments, Indian achievements<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Awards and Honours \u2014 Padma awards, Nobel, Bharat Ratna, sports awards<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Books and Writers<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Economic Science \u2014 GDP, inflation, banking, budget basics<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic Science \u2014 Physics, Chemistry, Biology (up to Class 10 level)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For SI aspirants:<\/strong> GA is the most unpredictable section \u2014 you cannot predict specific questions, but can manage it with consistent daily reading. Follow a good current affairs source (last 6 months before exam) and revise NCERT-level science, history, and polity thoroughly.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section C: Quantitative Aptitude<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Tests mathematical ability at the graduation-entry level. 25 questions, 50 marks.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Topics covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Arithmetic (most important \u2014 ~15\u201318 questions in Tier-I):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Computation of whole numbers, decimals, fractions, relationships between numbers<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Percentage<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Square Roots<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Averages<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Interest \u2014 Simple and Compound<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Profit and Loss, Discount<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Partnership Business<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mixture and Alligation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time and Distance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time and Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Algebra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic algebraic identities of School Algebra<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Elementary surds<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Graphs of Linear Equations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Geometry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Triangle and its various kinds of centres<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Congruence and similarity of triangles<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Circle and its chords, tangents, angles subtended by chords<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Common tangents to two or more circles<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Circle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Mensuration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sphere, Hemispheres<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Rectangular Parallelepiped<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Regular Right Pyramid with triangular or square base<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Trigonometry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trigonometric ratios<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Degree and Radian Measures<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard Identities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Complementary angles<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Heights and Distances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Statistics &amp; Data Interpretation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Histogram<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Frequency Polygon<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Bar Diagram and Pie Chart<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For SI aspirants:<\/strong> Quantitative Aptitude is the most time-consuming section in Tier-I. Prioritise Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit\/Loss, Time &amp; Work, SI\/CI) and Data Interpretation \u2014 these give the most questions per unit of preparation time. Practice Geometry and Mensuration formulas daily.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section D: English Comprehension<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Tests vocabulary, grammar, and reading ability. 25 questions, 50 marks. Questions are in English only (not bilingual).<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Topics covered:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Antonyms and Synonyms<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spelling Test \/ Detecting Misspelt Words<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sentence Correction \/ Error Spotting<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Para Jumbles (Shuffling of Sentence Parts \/ Sentences in a Passage)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cloze Test (Fill in the Blanks)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Reading Comprehension<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">One Word Substitution<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Idioms and Phrases<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Active and Passive Voice<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Direct and Indirect Narration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>For SI aspirants:<\/strong> English is the quickest section to improve with consistent reading and vocabulary practice. Synonyms\/Antonyms, Error Spotting, and Reading Comprehension appear in every exam \u2014 master these first. Read English newspapers (The Hindu, Indian Express) daily.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Tier-II_Exam_Pattern_2026_Sub_Inspector\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Tier-II Exam Pattern 2026 (Sub Inspector)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">After clearing Tier-I, selected candidates appear for Tier-II. For all SI posts \u2014 CBI, NIA, NCB, CBN \u2014 only Paper-I of Tier-II is required. Paper-II (Statistics) and Paper-III (Finance &amp; Economics) are not applicable for SI posts.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Tier-II Paper-I Structure<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Paper-I is conducted in two sessions on the same day:<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Session-I (2 hours 15 minutes total):<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Section<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Marks (\u00d73 scoring)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Time<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-I \u2014 Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mathematical Abilities<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>180<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-I \u2014 Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(shared with Part A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(shared)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-II \u2014 Part A<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Language &amp; Comprehension<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">45<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>210<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">1 hour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-II \u2014 Part B<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(shared with Part A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">(shared)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-III<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Computer Knowledge Test (CKT)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">20<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>60<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Session-II (15 minutes):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Total marks from Sections I + II (what counts for merit): 390 marks Section-III (CKT) and Section-IV (DEST): Qualifying only<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Negative marking: \u20131 mark per wrong answer in Sections I, II, and III (higher than Tier-I&#8217;s \u20130.5)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mandatory to qualify all sections separately \u2014 failing any single section (even qualifying ones) means elimination<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Questions in English and Hindi except English Language &amp; Comprehension (English only)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Section-I and Section-II timers are fixed \u2014 the section closes automatically after 1 hour each<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Section<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Details<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Section-IV<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Data Entry Speed Test (DEST)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">~2,000 key depressions in 15 minutes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Merit List for SI Posts (Tier-II)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Per SSC CGL 2026 notification, the final merit list for Sub Inspector posts is prepared on: Aggregate marks in Section-I + Section-II of Paper-I \u2014 subject to qualifying Section-III (CKT) and Section-IV (DEST) at standard cutoffs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">CKT and DEST do not add to your merit rank for SI posts \u2014 but you must clear both to remain in contention.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_SI_Tier-II_Syllabus_2026_%E2%80%93_Complete_Topic-Wise_Details\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL SI Tier-II Syllabus 2026 \u2013 Complete Topic-Wise Details<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-I, Part A: Mathematical Abilities (30 questions \u2014 counts toward merit)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Number Systems:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals, Fractions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Relationships between numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Fundamental Arithmetic Operations:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Percentages<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Ratio and Proportion<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Square Roots<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Averages<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Simple and Compound Interest<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Profit and Loss, Discount<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Partnership Business<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Mixture and Alligation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time and Distance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time and Work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Algebra:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic algebraic identities<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Elementary surds<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Graphs of Linear Equations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Geometry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Triangles (types, centres, congruence, similarity)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Circle (chords, tangents, angles, common tangents)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Mensuration:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Right Prism, Right Circular Cone, Right Circular Cylinder<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sphere, Hemispheres<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Rectangular Parallelepiped<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Regular Right Pyramid (triangular or square base)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Trigonometry:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trigonometric ratios, Standard Identities (sin\u00b2\u03b8 + cos\u00b2\u03b8 = 1, etc.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Complementary angles<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Heights and Distances<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Statistics and Probability:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Histogram, Frequency Polygon, Bar Diagram, Pie Chart<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode, Standard Deviation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Calculation of simple probabilities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Tier-II Math is harder than Tier-I.<\/strong> The same topics appear but with greater depth and complexity. Geometry, Trigonometry, and Mensuration carry higher weightage at this level \u2014 allocate more preparation time to these compared to Tier-I preparation.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-I, Part B: Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence (30 questions \u2014 counts toward merit)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Questions are both verbal and non-verbal type:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Semantic Analogy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Symbolic Operations<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Symbolic\/Number Analogy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Trends<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Analogy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Space Orientation<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Semantic Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Venn Diagrams<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Symbolic\/Number Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Drawing Inferences<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Classification<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Punched Hole\/Pattern Folding and Unfolding<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Semantic Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Pattern Folding and Completion<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Number Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Embedded Figures<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Figural Series<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Critical Thinking<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Problem Solving<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Emotional Intelligence<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Word Building<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Social Intelligence<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Coding and De-coding<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Numerical Operations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-II, Part A: English Language &amp; Comprehension (45 questions \u2014 counts toward merit)<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">This is the highest-marks subject in Tier-II (135 marks of the 390-mark merit total). Topics:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Vocabulary: Synonyms, Antonyms, Homonyms, their correct usage<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Grammar: Sentence structure, error spotting<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spot the Error<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Fill in the Blanks<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Synonyms \/ Antonyms<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Spellings \/ Detecting Misspelt Words<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Idioms and Phrases<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">One Word Substitution<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Improvement of Sentences<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Active and Passive Voice of Verbs<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Conversion into Direct and Indirect Narration<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Shuffling of Sentence Parts (Para Jumbles)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Shuffling of Sentences in a Passage<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cloze Passage<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Comprehension Passage \u2014 at least three paragraphs, including one based on a book\/story and two based on current affairs (report or editorial format)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>English carries the most marks in Tier-II merit (135\/390 = ~35%)<\/strong>. This is where top candidates separate themselves from average performers. Invest heavily in vocabulary, error detection, and reading comprehension practice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-II, Part B: General Awareness (25 questions \u2014 counts toward merit)<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">General awareness of India&#8217;s environment and its societal application<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Current events of national and international importance<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspect<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">History, Culture, Geography of India and neighbouring countries<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Economic Scene, General Policy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Scientific Research<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) \u2014 20 questions, Qualifying<\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Computer Basics:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Organisation of a computer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Central Processing Unit (CPU), Input\/Output devices<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Computer memory, memory organisation, backup devices<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">PORTs, Windows Explorer<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Keyboard shortcuts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Software:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Windows Operating System<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Microsoft Office basics: MS Word, MS Excel, PowerPoint<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Internet and E-Mail:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Web Browsing &amp; Searching<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Downloading &amp; Uploading<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Managing an e-mail account<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">e-Banking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Networking and Cyber Security:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Networking devices and protocols<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Network and information security threats: hacking, viruses, worms, Trojans, etc.<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Preventive measures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\">Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) \u2014 Qualifying<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">A passage of approximately 2,000 key depressions to be completed in 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Tests typing speed and computer data entry accuracy<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Conducted in Session-II immediately after Session-I<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Qualifying only \u2014 does not count toward merit rank for SI posts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard qualifying cutoff applies for CBI\/NIA\/NCB SI (not the elevated cutoff required for CSS\/MEA ASO posts)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards_for_SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Posts_2026\"><\/span><strong>Physical Standards for SSC CGL Sub Inspector Posts 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">Clearing the written exam is not enough for Sub Inspector posts. The User Department (CBI\/NIA\/NCB) conducts a Physical Standards Test (PST) after SSC&#8217;s final selection. Here are the exact standards from Annexure-XV of the SSC CGL 2026 notification:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>CBI Sub Inspector \u2013 Physical Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Men<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Women<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>165 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>150 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height Relaxation (Hillsmen\/Tribals)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (160 cm)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (145 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Chest (expanded)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>76 cm with expansion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Distant Vision (with\/without glasses)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>6\/6 in one eye, 6\/9 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Near Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>NIA Sub Inspector \u2013 Physical Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Men<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Women<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>170 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>150 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height Relaxation (Hillsmen\/Tribals)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (165 cm)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (145 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Chest (expanded)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>76 cm with expansion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Distant Vision (with\/without glasses)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>6\/6 in one eye, 6\/9 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Near Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>NIA has a stricter height requirement for men (170 cm vs 165 cm for CBI).<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>NCB Sub Inspector \/ Junior Intelligence Officer \u2013 Physical Standards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Men<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Women<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>165 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>152 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height Relaxation (specific NE states, Ladakh, J&amp;K, Island UTs)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (160 cm)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">\u20135 cm (147 cm)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Chest<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>76 cm unexpanded with 5 cm expansion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Not applicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Distant Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>6\/6 in one eye, 6\/9 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Near Vision<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>0.6 in one eye, 0.8 in other<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Same<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>Physical Standards Comparison: CBI vs NIA vs NCB SI<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Standard<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">CBI SI (Men)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">NIA SI (Men)<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">NCB SI (Men)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Height<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">165 cm<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>170 cm<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">165 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Chest<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">76 cm expanded<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">76 cm expanded<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">76 cm (unexpanded) + 5 cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Vision (Distant)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6\/6 and 6\/9<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6\/6 and 6\/9<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">6\/6 and 6\/9<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Vision (Near)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.6 and 0.8<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.6 and 0.8<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">0.6 and 0.8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">If a candidate fails the physical standards test conducted by the User Department after SSC&#8217;s final nomination, their candidature is rejected. They cannot be considered for any other post or department. Ensure you genuinely meet physical standards before listing any SI post as your preference.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SSC_CGL_Sub_Inspector_Preparation_Strategy_2026\"><\/span><strong>SSC CGL Sub Inspector Preparation Strategy 2026<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\">A structured approach is the difference between clearing and falling short. Here is a subject-wise strategy based on the official syllabus:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL SI 2026 Tier-I Preparation Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning (Target: 22\u201324\/25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, and Venn Diagrams together form over 50% of questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice at least 30\u201340 questions daily across all types<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Non-verbal reasoning (pattern folding, embedded figures) needs visual practice \u2014 use dedicated workbooks<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time target: under 12 minutes for all 25 questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Quantitative Aptitude (Target: 18\u201322\/25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Arithmetic (Percentage, Profit\/Loss, SI\/CI, TW, TD) is the backbone \u2014 master formulae and shortcuts<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">DI (Bar graph, Pie chart) appears regularly \u2014 practice interpreting charts quickly<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Geometry and Mensuration formulas need daily revision (formula cards work well)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Time target: 15\u201318 minutes for all 25 questions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>General Awareness (Target: 17\u201321\/25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cannot be crammed in one sitting \u2014 build consistent daily habits<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read current affairs daily (3\u20136 months before exam); make monthly notes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Revise NCERT History (6\u201310), Geography (6\u201310), Science (8\u201310), Polity (9\u201311) once each<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Static GK: capitals\/currencies, rivers, national parks, famous persons, awards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>English Comprehension (Target: 20\u201323\/25)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Read one English editorial daily (The Hindu or Indian Express) \u2014 helps with RC and vocabulary<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Learn 10 new words (synonyms\/antonyms) daily<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice error spotting and sentence improvement \u2014 pattern recognition improves fast with practice<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Para jumbles: practice identifying topic sentences and connectors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"><strong>SSC CGL SI 2026 Tier-II Preparation Plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Mathematical Abilities \u2014 Section-I (Target: 22\u201326\/30)<\/strong> Same topics as Tier-I but harder questions. At Tier-II level:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Geometry and Trigonometry (Heights &amp; Distances) become more complex \u2014 prioritise these<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Statistics and Probability (histogram, mean\/median\/mode, probability basics) carry dedicated questions<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Advanced mensuration (pyramid, prism) needs formula mastery<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice with SSC CGL previous year Tier-II papers (2019\u20132024)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Reasoning &amp; General Intelligence \u2014 Section-I (Target: 24\u201328\/30)<\/strong> Tier-II Reasoning is similar in difficulty to Tier-I but requires higher accuracy since it counts for merit. Non-verbal series and pattern questions become trickier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>English Language &amp; Comprehension \u2014 Section-II (Target: 36\u201342\/45)<\/strong> This is where the exam is won or lost for SI posts \u2014 45 questions, 135 merit marks.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Comprehension passages (3+ paragraphs): practice reading and answering within 12\u201315 minutes<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">At least one passage will be based on current affairs \u2014 background GK helps<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Sentence improvement and error spotting: grammar rules (subject-verb agreement, tense, prepositions) must be second nature<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Vocabulary: One Word Substitution and Idioms &amp; Phrases \u2014 learn 400\u2013500 common items<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>General Awareness \u2014 Section-II (Target: 18\u201322\/25)<\/strong> Same approach as Tier-I but with greater focus on current affairs up to the exam date.<\/p>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>Computer Knowledge Test (CKT) \u2014 Section-III (Qualifying)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Basic MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Windows, internet basics<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Cybersecurity concepts: types of threats, preventive measures<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Study for 2\u20133 weeks before the exam \u2014 this section is qualifying and not scored for merit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"><strong>DEST (Qualifying)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"[li_&amp;]:mb-0 [li_&amp;]:mt-1 [li_&amp;]:gap-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\">\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Practice typing: aim for 130\u2013150 key depressions per minute (to achieve 2,000 in 15 minutes)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Standard DEST cutoff applies for SI posts (not the elevated standard for CSS\/MEA ASO)<\/li>\n<li class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\">Use free online typing tools (TypingTest.com, Typing.com) for daily 15-minute practice sessions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Subject-Wise_Marks_Allocation_Summary_for_SSC_CGL_2026_SI_Posts\"><\/span><strong>Subject-Wise Marks Allocation Summary for SSC CGL 2026 SI Posts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Total merit-counted marks: Tier-I (200) + Tier-II Sections I+II (390) = 590 marks<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\">\n<thead class=\"text-left\">\n<tr>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Exam<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Subject<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Questions<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Max Marks<\/th>\n<th class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.6)] py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\">Counts for Merit?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Intelligence &amp; Reasoning<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes (Tier-I score)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Quantitative Aptitude<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-I<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English Comprehension<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">50<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Mathematical Abilities (Sec-I A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">Reasoning &amp; GI (Sec-I B)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">30<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">90<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">English L&amp;C (Sec-II A)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">45<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">135<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">General Awareness (Sec-II B)<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">25<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\">75<\/td>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"border-b-0.5 border-[hsl(var(--border-300)\/0.3)] py-2 pr-4 align-top\"><strong>Tier-II<\/strong><\/td>\n<td 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